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Satisfy your thirst for adventure and relaxation on the same trip. Explore the diverse ecosystems of the tropical rain forest and the wetlands with all it's wildlife while crossing Costa Rica from coast to coast, then savour all that you have seen and done from a lounge at an all inclusive beach resort for a perfect ending.To book you can call us at: 1-800-842-6943, or you can email us at: mytravel@platinumholidays.com.

DAY 1Today:
Arrive at San Jose airport and be greeted by the local representative before transferring to your hotel. San Jose is the country's capital and largest city. It has a subtropical climate with a rainy season from May to mid November. Overnight in San Jose.

DAY 2Today's Tour:
Drive through the mountains rainforests to reach the Caribbean Sea, where you will board a boat expedition taking you along the river to Tortuguero National Park, which has 11 different habitats including rain forests, beaches swamps and lagoons. Enjoy lunch at your hotel and then a visit to the village of Tortuguero and the Green Turtle Research Station. This tropical park is a key nesting ground for many species of the endangered Atlantic sea turtles. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Overnight in Tortuguero.

DAY 3Today's Highlights:
Sightseeing in this wetland park only accessible by plane or boat reveals the immense diversity of plant and animal life found here, Explore the beauty of this protected eco system by travelling the canals lined with tropical vegetation, home to sloth, iguanas, crocodiles, monkeys, toucans, egrets, and hundreds of kinds of colourful birds. Three of Costa Rica's 4 species of monkeys can be found here. From July to September there is an optional excursion to see the tortoises laying eggs on the beach. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Overnight in Tortuguero.

DAY 4Today's Visit:
Travel by boat and then by land to Sarapiqui, a dream destination for nature lovers and thrill seekers alike. A small community situated in a valley surrounded by rainforests, where you will enjoy the diversity and density of the vegetation and wildlife as you spend the rest of the day at leisure. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Overnight in Sarapiqui.

DAY 5Today's Tour:
Spend the morning visiting the Alma Ata Archaeological Park, to learn about the pre-Columbian history of Cost Rica. Highlights include petroglyphs, tombs, stone sculptures and a recreated 15th century indigenous village. On the way to Arenal, stop at a local family home for lunch and entertainment by a group of dancers from a school close by. Proceed to Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes to see the spectacular views and then on to the thermal mineral hot springs at Tabacon to relax. During your dinner enjoy views of mini eruptions of Arenal. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Overnight at Arenal.

DAY 6Today's Highlights:
Journey to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, located on the spine of Costa Rica's continental divide, home to over 400 species of orchid and thousands of other plants. Especially popular with birders, this ecosystem harbours over 100 species of mammals as well. Take the rest of your day to explore or relax. In the evening enjoy a dinner served at a local restaurant. Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

DAY 7Today's Tour:
A park naturalist will take you for a guided walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Be sure to take the memorable Sky Walk, at your leisure, a series of 6 suspended bridges above the Cloud Forest to see the unique flora and fauna living in the forest canopy and invisible from the forest floor, a highlight of the tour. Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight in Monteverde cloud Forest.

DAY 8Today:
Transfer to Guanacaste, the least populated region in Costa Rica, bounded by the Pacific Ocean and check in to your seaside resort to relax and enjoy this pristine beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Guanacaste.

DAY 9Today:
A full free day to relax, snorkel, explore the beach, participate in various beach activities or take in more of the optional tours, including horseback riding and white water rafting. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Overnight in Guanacaste.

DAY 10Tour Ends
Transfer to Liberia airport to board your home bound flight or make arrangements to extend your stay for extra nights in Guanacaste. Breakfast included.

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